Mercati (Markets) in Venezia (Venice)

Rialto Mercato, near Rialto Bridge, is an area with major daily markets which was both the major food sources for the locals and a major tourist attraction.  The two markets there are Erberia (greengrocery market) which opens from 7:30am to 1 pm, Monday to Saturday, and the Pescheria (fish market), which operates from during the same time, but only from Tuesday through Saturday.

Since I stayed near Rialto Bridge in last October visit to Venice, I visited the market several times, before the major tourist crowds flooded the markets.  


Below are a few pictures of the Mercati (markets) when it was still empty:











Now, the Pescheria was being stocked up by the vendors and shoppers and onlookers started to fill the space and to admire the fresh seafood:





















Erbaria had different flavors altogether, less flashy, less exotic but winning with its startlingly fresh offerings:

















Vegetables and fruits never looked so good!


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Label: Italy, Austria and Italy Trip 2012